It was a great class last night overall, except for a couple of snafus. First, I couldn't get the pork loin I wanted, so I had to go with a boned out pork shoulder. Not a bad thing, I think it has far more flavor, but after it's been rolled and tied the presentation isn't as pretty. Second, they scheduled assistants for the class. None of them was worth a spit, and they kept getting in the way. Its a way for rich old ladies to attend a class for free, I guess. Note to anyone who thinks they belong in a kitchen - if someone far more skilled than you asks you nicely to back off and has a large knife in her hand, please do so because the next time she asks will not be pleasant. Anywhoooo.... the pork came out positively divine. Such flavor. I cheated a little and browned it really well on all sides, very slowly in a heavy bottomed pan. I was hoping to develop as much of a crust as possible before putting the herbs on top. Mission accomplished! Abso-freaking-amazing. The rosti was killer even with a few changes. The same crazy old biddy kept reaching in front of my face to stuff potatoes into the processor feed tube - if it wasn't for my genteel upbringing (thank you, Mom), I would have bit that biddy's arm. In all the confusion, I forgot to process the onions, so I sliced them thin and it was better than the original. So slice your onions. The edges get crispy like the potatoes and parsnips, and it's really yum. Holy schmoley, you have to try the pannacotta recipe. The flavors all together are just .... wow.
Overall, it was a good class. The guests seemed to like me, the food was incredibly good (shameless self promotion), and I think some of them might just start attending Wednesday night classes. Another set of tummies conquered!!
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